- Ask pupils to write down how they think most adults see young people, maybe offering suggestions, eg lazy/hardworking, apathetic/enthusiastic, law-abiding/delinquent. Is there agreement within the class? If possible, conduct a survey of adults on the same question. Discuss the results. How far do the pupils agree with the adults' views? Do the responses of the adults vary with their age? Discuss the treatment of crime in the media. Is it balanced? How does it affect the public's general perception of crime? What, if anything, can be done to correct negative media images? Discuss why fear of crime can be a problem for some sectors of the adult population.
- Discuss ways to influence popular opinion and counter stereotypes, eg write letters to the media, such as editors of national/local papers, or TV programmes.
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- understand why there are 'stereotypes' of young people
- identify and discuss factors that can lead to negative stereotyping of young people
- understand that fear of crime is more prevalent than crime itself, and that this can have serious consequences for many people
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